California dreamin

We just returned from a very fun and busy 6 week stay in the Golden State! Rylie, Ryan and I went out to California to attend one of my longtime friends weddings, I was one of her bridesmaids. We also went to spend sometime with the Frutos side of the familia. I havent been able to see my Dad since 2007 and my Mom since Ryan was born. So to say the least it was way over due! We had a blast playing and spending time with my brother Paul's kids the first week. But we still got to play with my sister in law Kristi and cousin Soren. Rylie loved to have cousin Cameron ride his bike over to my parents house and play. We were also able to see Papa, GG and Nina and enjoy dinner and music in the park. Rylie loved to go over to Aunt Mandys and Uncle Marks to feed all the animals with Kelsey and try on all her high heels. Ryan took his first steps on my Dads and Josh's sister Jessica's birthday! Rylie and Ryan loved watching Grandma Frutos sew and make them little drawstring bags. Grandpa Frutos would give horsey rides, read stories and make it rain in the backyard. We went to the San Diego zoo, San Diego Wild Animal Park, Santa Ana Zoo, Orange County Zoo, Orange County fair, huntington beach, newport beach, balboa beach, laguna beach and Aunt Mandy took Rylie to DISNEYLAND!!We unfortunately had one accident, Rylie and I were kicking the soccer ball back and forth in the front yard and she slipped on the ball and cracked her head on the sidewalk. She was such a trooper though, she had 4 stitches and didnt cry once in the ER, the drs and nurses kept saying that they wish they could tape her because she was doing so well!
While we were soaking up the sun in California, Josh was working hard and was ask to open a new project and go to Florida to train for 2 weeks. We enjoyed our time with my parents and seeing some of my siblings. We created a lot of memories. enjoy!

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PURA VIDA

We just got back from JACO, COSTA RICA!!! We spent a week with the whole Reza clan! It was a blast. Its so green and beautiful there and I will definately be going back.It reminded me alot of Brazil. We stayed in condos on the beach and it was such a fun time. The kids did awesome, even with a red eye flight. A monkey bit my lip, that was exciting. I took LOTS of pictures ( dont act suprised!). Rylies favorite part was the "car". Let me explain. . . there was a convience store that we went to almost everyday and there was a toy car that you can ride in, it cost 100 colonies, which is like .10cents. She went on it everyday, and that was her favorite. We walked up and down the beach looking for shells, and I found a whole sand dollar!! I was sooo excited, but unfortunetly, SOMEONE (cough cough Josh)broke it in his pocket. I was sooo bummed. The ocean was so warm, Josh would boogie board and the kids and I would watch and play in the waves or sand. We went down the main strip and looked for souviners. Josh and I were able to go on a ATV tour with the other family members, and Ann stayed with our kiddies at the condo. It was such a beautiful place to be all together and I cant wait to go back!!!

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Visit from Aunt Mandy

So I mentioned it in the post about Rylies ballet recital, but heres a entry dedicated entirely to AUNT MANDYS VISIT!! She flew out to see Rylie dance and we loved having her here to play with. Enjoy the pictures!

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BALLET

So Rylie just completed her first ballet recital and she did amazing!! Aunt Mandy flew out from California just to see her perform! She was very excited to dance on stage. There were 3 performances and I think it was too much because on the last night she didnt want me to leave her side. She had a mini meltdown. But all in all she performed great! I will be getting a video of the performance for all of those who didnt see it. But here are some pictures to enjoy!

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So Proud!

My brother David graduated from Chapman University of Law and will be taking the bar in july! im so proud of him and all he has done for his family! Hes one of the most intelligent people I know and I am honored to be his sister! I love you beany boy!!

1 year old and 3 year old

We celebrated Ryans first birthday this week. I cant believe he is already one year old!! It went by sooo fast! Hes crawling all over the place and pulls himself up on anything that is taller than him. He's very vocal, loves to scream and babble. Ann and Jessica fixed up the backyard for the kids for Ryans birthday. There is "grass" and a sandbox out there. Rylie and Ryan both love going outside and playing. Rylie is totally and completely potty trained!! Its awesome....she hasnt had any accidents and wears big girl underwear all the time now. There isnt too much going on here, Josh is putting in 50 hour weeks, so hes busy at work. But we are here, so feel free to come and visit!! Enjoy the pictures! Love you all!

PS THERE ARE SOME PROFESSIONAL PICTURES THAT WERE TAKEN AT THE END OF THE SLIDE SHOW...I WILL ATTACH A LINK SO YOU CAN SEE ALL OF THEM! http://www.smilesbywire.com/asp/sbw_view.asp

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